Districts North of Soochow. Creek were suddenly plunged into a furore of excitement yesterday evening as martial law was declared follówiüg the mysterious shooting of an employee of the Japanese Army. The Shooting occurred at about 630 p.m, when the Japanese, Mr. Kunimichi lgai aged 51, was at the intersection: of North Szechuen and Haining Roads, walking with several other Japanese friends. Without warning, a shot rang out and the Japanese fell dead in the street.
Headquarters of the Japanese Naval Landing Party were. immediately informed, and soon' afterwards squads of steel-helmetted bluejackets were patrolling Hongkew, assisted by special police. From 6.30 until 9 p.m. the area north of the Creek was under martial law, for the first time since the cessation of hostilities.
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